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Echo ECS-2000 Operator's Manual

Electric chain saw 12" guide bar; 16" guide bar
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Electric Chain Saw
Operator's Manual
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Symbol Information ........................................................... 2
Safety Warnings ................................................................. 3
- Before Operating Chain Saw ................................... 3
- Kickback .................................................................. 3
- Pushback and Pull-in ................................................ 4
- Chain Saw Operation ............................................... 4
Product Identification ......................................................... 5
Chain Saw Names and Terms ............................................. 5
Unpacking .......................................................................... 6
Assembly ............................................................................ 6
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ......................................... 7
Filling Oil Tank .................................................................. 7
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a
Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
ECS-2000 12" GUIDE BAR
SERIAL NUMBER 200 & UP
ECS-3000 16" GUIDE BAR
SERIAL NUMBER 300 & UP
WARNING
Operating Chain Saw .......................................................... 7
- Extension Cords ....................................................... 8
- Oiling Chain ............................................................. 8
- Cutting with the Chain Saw ..................................... 8
- Chain Brake .............................................................. 8
- Trimming a Tree ...................................................... 9
- Felling a Tree ........................................................... 9
- Limbing a Tree ....................................................... 10
- Bucking a Log ........................................................ 11
Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................... 12
- Cleaning Saw Body ................................................ 12
- Care of Guide Bar .................................................. 12
- Sharpening Saw Chain ........................................... 12
Storage .............................................................................. 14
Replacement Parts ............................................................ 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 15
Servicing Information ........................................ Back Cover
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ... 7 Filling Oil Tank ... 7 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator’s Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. ECS-2000 12" GUIDE BAR SERIAL NUMBER 200 &...

  • Page 2: Symbol Information

    INFORMATION SYMBOLS Read Instruction Manual Do Not Expose to Rain or Use in Wet Conditions Remove Plug Immediately if Cable is Damaged or Hold Chain Saw with Both Hands Beware of Kickback Hearing and Eye Protection Must Be Worn Safety Information Warnings Appears Throughout This Manual Pay close attention to them.

  • Page 3: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING ICON G 001 Read and understand all Safety Warnings on pages 3 and 4. Improper use of this chain saw can cause severe injury or death from fire, electrical shock, body contact with moving chain, or falling wood. BEFORE OPERATING CHAIN SAW 1.

  • Page 4: Pushback And Pull-In

    SAFETY WARNINGS Continued Saw Maintenance and Kickback Safety Follow maintenance instructions in this manual. Proper cleaning of saw and chain and guide bar maintenance can reduce chances of kickback. Inspect and maintain saw after each use. This will increase the service life of your saw. Note: Even with proper sharpening, risk of kickback can increase with each sharpening.

  • Page 5: Product Identification

    PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Rear Handle Rear Hand Guard Power Cord Oil Level Sight Hole (located on saw body, Kick Guard hidden by front handle) Front Handle Motor Housing Figure 2 - Electric Chain Saw CHAIN SAW NAMES AND TERMS Bucking Process of cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Felling Process of cutting down a tree.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    UNPACKING Remove all items from carton. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought chain saw. ASSEMBLY WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Cutting edges on chain are sharp. Use protective gloves when handling chain.

  • Page 7: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    Figure 6 - Saw Chain Adjustment FILLING OIL TANK 1. Remove oil cap. 2. Fill oil tank with Echo bar and chain oil. 3. Replace oil cap at once. Tighten oil cap firmly for good seal. This will avoid oil seepage from tank.

  • Page 8: Extension Cords

    OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued EXTENSION CORDS Use proper extension cord with this chain saw. Use only extension cords marked for outdoor use. Use an extension cord no less than 1.5 mm (14SWG) at distances up to 30 meters (100 feet). The cord must be marked with suffix W following the cord type marking.

  • Page 9: Trimming A Tree

    OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued TRIMMING A TREE (Pruning) WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback , page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Do not operate chain saw while •...

  • Page 10: Limbing A Tree

    OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued Felling Procedure Felling Notch A properly placed felling notch will determine direction tree will fall. Place felling notch on side of tree in direction you want tree to fall (see Figure 13). Follow directions below to create a felling notch.

  • Page 11: Bucking A Log

    OPERATING CHAIN SAW Continued BUCKING A LOG WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback , page 3 to avoid risk of kickback. WARNING WARNING ICON G 001 • If on slope, make sure log will not roll down hill.

  • Page 12: Cleaning And Maintenance

    If you must force chain into wood and cutting creates only sawdust with few large chips, chain is dull. Items Needed to Sharpen Chain Purchase these items from your local Echo servicing dealer. • 4 mm round file Guide Bar With •...
  • Page 13 Figure 23 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge After several hand filings, have an authorized Echo servicing dealer sharpen chain. This will insure even filing. Top Plate Groove (right side of chain)

  • Page 14: Storage

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Continued Replacing Saw Chain Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen. Only use replacement chain noted in this manual. Always include new drive sprocket when replacing chain. This will maintain proper driving of chain. STORAGE If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Unplug chain saw from power source before servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain. OBSERVED FAULT Saw runs, but does not cut. Saw does not cut unless heavily forced. Cutting produces only sawdust with few large chips.

  • Page 16: Servicing Information

    Operator’ Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

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